2009 OPEL CORSA Owners Manual

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Driving and operation
Tyre designations
Meanings:
e.g. 185/65 R 15 88 T
Speed code letters: Run-flat tyres (RFT)
3
Run-flat tyres have reinforced, self-
supporting sidewalls, which ensure that the
tyres always have a certain amount of
driveability, even when there is no pressure.
Run-flat tyres are permitted only in the
case of vehicles with ESP®
Plus
3 and a
deflation detection system.
Depending on the tyre manufacturer, run-
flat tyres can be identified from a marking
on the tyre wall, e.g. ROF = RunonFlat for
Dunlop or SSR = Self Supporting Runflat
Tyre for Continental.
Run-flat tyres can be used only in
combination with the alloy wheels issued
by Opel: this also applies to winter tyres. Driving with a damaged tyre
The deflation of a tyre is displayed via the
deflation detection system
3.
If a tyre has no pressure, continued driving
is possible
z at a speed of max. 80 km/h,
z up to a distance of 80 km.
Do not use a tyre repair kit.
Deflation detection system 3 3 164.
185
= Tyre width in mm
65 = Cross-section ratio
(tyre height to tyre width in %)
R = Belt type Radial
RF = Type: Run-flat
15 = Rim diameter in inches
88 = Load-bearing capacity code
e.g.: 88 corresponds to 567 kg
T = Speed code letter:
Q = Up to 160 km/h
S = Up to 180 km/h
T = Up to 190 km/h
H = Up to 210 km/h
V = Up to 240 km/h
W = Up to 270 km/h
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Warning
Even the tyre pressure of run-flat tyres
must be checked regularly.
Check tyre pressures at least every
14 days and prior to any long journey;
the tyres should be checked when cold.
9
Warning
When driving with a flat tyre, do not
exceed a speed of 80 km/h or a distance
of 80 km.
The vehicle will be more difficult to steer
and handle and the braking distance
will be longer.
Adapt driving style and speed to the
conditions at hand.
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172 Driving and operationWinter tyres 3
Notes on fitting new tyres 3 168.
Restrictions 3171, 3264.
Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 C.
The design of summer tyres means they
have limited qualities for winter driving.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker 3 in the
driver’s field of view.
If you use the spare wheel when it is fitted
with a summer tyre, the vehicle’s
driveability may be affected, especially on
slippery road surfaces. Obtain a
replacement for the faulty tyre as soon as
possible, and have the wheel balanced
and fitted to the vehicle.
Wheel covers 3
Use of wheel trims and tyres that approved
by Opel for the vehicle in question and
thereby fulfil all requirements for the wheel
and tyre combination.
If the wheel trims and tyres used are not
Opel-approved, the ty res must not have a
beaded edge. Wheel trims must not impair brake cooling.
Remove the wheel trims if fitting tyre
chains
3.
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Tyre chains
Restrictions and further information 3264.
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
driven wheels (front axle). They must be
fitted to the tyres symmetrically in order to
achieve a concentric fit.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no
more than 10 mm to the tyre tread and the
inboard sides (including chain lock).
9
Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel trims
could lead to sudden loss of air and
thereby accidents.
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Driving and operation
Remove the wheel trims if using tyre chains
3201.
Tyre chains may only be used at speeds up
to 50 km/h. When travelling on roads that
are free of snow, they may only be used for
brief periods.
Tyre chains must not be used on the
temporary spare wheel. If you need to use
tyre chains after suffering a flat front tyre,
fit the temporary spare on the rear axle
and transfer one of the rear wheels to the
front axle.
Roof rack
3
For safety reasons and to avoid roof
damage we recommend using the Opel
roof rack system that is approved for your
vehicle.
Follow the usage instructions for the roof
rack.
Remove the roof rack when not in use.
Driving hints 3 149
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Fitting on model without sun roof 3
Push covers for concealing roof rack
mounts down and push backwards with a
valve cap key. Location of valve cap key
3 169.
Fitting on model with sun roof 3
Disengage covers concealing roof rack
mounts by pushing sliders in direction of
arrow (e.g. with coin) and remove upwards.
To close roof rack mounts, first insert
covers at front and engage sliders at rear.
Attach roof rack at appropriate points, see
enclosed roof luggage rack system
instructions.
9
Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
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174 Driving and operation
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Flex-Fix system
3
The Flex-Fix system allows bikes to be
attached to a pull-out carrier integrated
into the vehicle floor.
The maximum load is 40 kg.
If not in use, the Flex-Fix system can be
collapsed back into the vehicle floor.
A multifunction box 3 is offered as an
accessory for the carrier system. The
transportation of other objects is not
permitted.
There must not be any objects on the
bicycles that could become loose during
transportation.
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Extend Flex-Fix system
Open the tailgate 336.
Pull release lever up. The system
disengages and travels quickly out from
the bumper.
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Completely pull out the Flex-Fix system
until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push in the
Flex-Fix system without pulling the release
lever again.
9
Warning
No persons may remain in the extension
zone of the Flex-Fix system, risk of injury.
9
Warning
It is only permissible to fit objects to the
Flex-Fix system if the system has been
correctly engaged. If the Flex-Fix system
will not engage correctly, do not fit
objects to the system and slide the
system back. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
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Driving and operation
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Fit the tail lamps
First remove the rear (1), then the front (2)
tail lamp from the recesses.
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Open out the bulb holder on the back of
the tail lamp all the way.
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Push the clamping lever down and push
the bulb holder into the retainer until it hits
the stop.
Perform this procedure for both tail lamps.
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Check the cable and lamp position to make
sure these are correct.
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Lock the Flex-Fix system
Swivel the left clamping lever (1) back first,
followed by the right clamping lever (2)
until they stop. Both clamping levers must
point backwards, otherwise safe
functionality is not guaranteed.
Close the tailgate.
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Unfold pedal crank recesses
Fold one or both pedal crank recesses
upwards until the diagonal support
engages.
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Driving and operation
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Remove the pedal crank mounts from the
pedal crank recesses.
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Adapting the Flex-Fix system to a bicycle
With the rotary lever on the pedal crank
recess, roughly adapt the adjustable pedal
crank unit to the protrusion of the pedal
crank.
If the bicycle has straight pedal cranks,
unscrew the pedal crank unit all the way
(position 5), see illustration.
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If the bicycle has cranked pedal cranks,
screw in the pedal crank unit all the way
(position 1), see illustration.
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Press the release lever and remove the
wheel recesses.
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Push the release lever on the strap retainer
and remove the strap retainer.
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Prepare the bicycle for attachment
Rotate the left pedal (without a chain leaf)
vertically downwards. The pedal on the left
pedal crank must be horizontal.
The front bicycle must have its front wheel
facing left.
The rear bicycle must have its front wheel
facing right.
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